Kidd, Cascade, Long and Serene Lakes

Fishing: Trout, Catfish.

Donner Summit’s lakes, only a short drive from Lake Tahoe, offer the visitor the perfect location for paddling, hiking, camping and fishing in a peaceful and pristine environment. If you enjoy angling, there are fish in the Serene Lakes to be caught, such as rainbows, brook trout and catfish.  Keep in mind Serene Lakes is catch and release. For those of you who are searching for a difficult hike, The Heath Falls Trail is on the north side of Cascade Lakes – experience 10 miles of a challenging out-and-back hike! Enjoy enjoy some solitude and great outdoor recreation this weekend!

  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Equestrian Trails

To get to Kidd Lake or Cascade Lake from Lake Tahoe, take Highway 89 to Interstate 80 heading west. Take the Soda Springs exit and take Old Highway 40 west to Soda Springs Road. On Pahatsi Road, turn right. It turns into the Kidd Lake Road. Follow the signs to Kidd Lake. You can continue heading west to Cascade Lakes.

To reach Serene Lakes, take the Soda Springs exit and follow Old Highway 40 west to Soda Springs Road. Travel on Soda Springs Road to Serene Road, which will take you around the lake. Note that access to Serene Lakes is only allowed on public roads.

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    Whitewater Excitement

    Lotus, CA

    THE THRILL … of the river is calling. For our family-run operation, giving our guests the best California white water rafting experience is a point of pride. At Whitewater Excitement, all hands are on deck to provide the best service, the highest safety standards, the most fun, and the wildest adventure.

    6580 Highway 49 Lotus, CA 95651
  • Lake Clementine

    Lake Clementine

    Auburn, CA

    When fishing you can catch Rainbow, Brook and Brown Trout, Large and Smallmouth Bass, Carp and Catfish. There is a Boat Ramp (Parking Fee) and Limited and Primitive Boat-In Camping available.

    Lake Clementine Road, Auburn, CA 95603
  • Sailor Flat Trail

    Sailor Flat Trail

    Foresthill, CA

    The first 1½ miles of the trail follows an old mining road and is relatively easy. The trail then becomes steeper, with many switchbacks as you drop down to the North Fork of the American River.

    Sailor Flat Road, Foresthill, CA 95631